Dynamic Tactile Displays

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A tactile graphics and refreshable braille display that shows both on the same surface.

  • Sensory
    • Tactile
    • Vision
  • Academic
    • Access
    • Writing
    • Print

High Tech

Considerations

Take the following considerations into account when selecting and implementing AT to ensure that the chosen tools are well-suited to the student’s needs, align with their goals, and seamlessly integrate into their educational journey. By embracing a collaborative approach and considering the specific skills, tasks, and implementation context, educators can provide students with the necessary support to thrive academically and functionally, promoting inclusivity and fostering their overall success.

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  • Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI): A TVI is a licensed teacher who has received specialized training and certification in meeting the educational needs of students who have visual impairments ages birth to 21 years. This role may involve adapting teaching methods and materials to accommodate the unique needs of students with varying degrees of vision loss. They are skilled in using and teaching students to use assistive technologies such as screen readers, braille displays, and audio books.

What skills or tasks will the student utilize this tool for? What areas, functional or academic, does this tool support?

  • Reading
  • Tactile discrimination of digital images

In what activities, classes, or environments will the student utilize this tool?

A versatile, multi-line braille device designed to provide access to educational materials for blind students. Its primary goal is to expedite the delivery of educational content directly to students' fingertips, significantly reducing the waiting time associated with traditional textbook procurement methods. By enhancing access to formatted braille and tactile graphics, it empowers students to interact with learning materials in a more dynamic and immersive manner, ultimately enriching their educational experience.

Resources and Training

CFR 300.324(a)(2)(v) requires the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) committee to consider whether a child needs assistive technology devices and services in the development, review, and revision of their IEP. This resource is intended to serve as a repository of the most commonly used AT resources to assist users with understanding the purpose of each AT tool, aspects of use for consideration within IEP development for students, and additional AT implementation resources.

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